Daniel Suárez makes history in Michigan!

13 Jun 2016

Making his second-career NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) start at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday Afternoon, Daniel Suárez secured the sixth starting spot in his No. 19 ARRIS Toyota Camry for the Menards 250.After recovering from a speeding penalty early in the race, Suárez was able to pass Kyle Busch on the last lap to secure his first-career NXS win.

Suárez was followed to the checkered flag by Kyle Busch, Paul Menard, Erik Jones and Elliott Sadler.

With the win, Suárez became the first Mexican-Born driver to capture a National Series Win. He became just the fifth Latino driver to win a NASCAR national series race, joining Frank Mundy, Juan Pablo Montoya, Aric Almirola and Nelson Piquet Jr. Suárez also clinched a spot in the NXS Chase and maintains his series points lead.